Europe's plan to back Ukraine with a massive financial boost is facing some serious hurdles. The idea was to use frozen Russian assets worth up to 210 billion euros to give Ukraine a strong hand in talks with Moscow. But getting all European countries on board has been tricky, especially with Hungar
Coffee lovers often ponder the environmental impact of their favorite brew. While coffee isn't the worst offender when it comes to climate change, it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Experts estimate that producing a kilogram of roasted coffee can release over 40 kilograms of carbon di
A senator is pushing back against a decision that only rewards a small group of air traffic controllers and FAA technicians for working during a government shutdown. The Transportation Department plans to give a $10, 000 bonus, but only to those who didn't miss a single day of work during the 44-day
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for a swift overhaul of supervisory boards in the defence sector. This move comes after a major corruption scandal that has shaken the country. The scandal involves allegations of a $100-million kickback scheme, with senior energy officials and a fo
Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian leader, has been behind bars since 2002. He's seen as a crucial figure for Palestinian unity and statehood. Over 200 celebrities have now joined the call for his release. These stars include actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Josh O'Connor, and Javier Bardem, as well as mu
Slovakia's government is making big changes to how it protects people who speak up about wrongdoing. They want to shut down the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) and create a new one. The government says the old office was misused for political reasons. They claim the new office will do
When entertainment companies move jobs overseas, it's not just about saving money. It's about the people who lose their jobs and the communities that suffer. Many U. S. entertainment workers are part of guilds and unions that have low-budget agreements. They are willing to work with production compa
Bulgaria's government faced a tough situation recently. They had to pull back their 2026 budget plan. This was the first budget made in euros, even though Bulgaria hasn't officially switched to the euro yet. The reason? People were not happy. They took to the streets to protest. The protests were b
Pennsylvania is bracing for a snowy Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service in State College has issued warnings. Several counties in central Pennsylvania are under a Winter Weather Advisory. These counties include Adams, Blair, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lanca
Starbucks is in hot water after a big settlement. They have to pay $35 million to over 15, 000 workers in New York City. This is the largest settlement of its kind in the city's history. The issue? Starbucks was accused of not giving workers stable schedules and cutting hours without warning. Worke
